Hi,
Today I share with you my opinion on the Eska Red Viper. This is a variation of the Amphibian 250 in 136 copies, a watch unveiled a little before Christmas 2024. I hesitated for a long time to take the plunge, having a large number of watches at the top of my list. The trigger was this very beautiful red dial, something that I do not have in my collection.

In the end, no regrets, it is a watch with a nice presence, very pleasant, a complete packaging: the black nato, the red tropic and the famous Ladder bracelet.

Specifications:

Diameter 40mm
Thickness 13.5mm
Solid caseback
SW200 movement
Double domed sapphire crystal

Very easy to change the bracelet thanks to the quick pumps, be careful when removing the links on the Ladder bracelet, you need to have the right tools because driving out the pins can take time and be quite difficult.
Otherwise, what we remember the most is really this dial, a very beautiful red, but not a bright red.

In short, a beautiful diver, a toolwatch that deserves to spend its time outside.

Very nice variation

Hello,

Taking advantage of a very good offer on the Hodinkee website during the "flash sales", I am now the happy owner of this Autodromo Group B limited series.

I have been looking for a chronograph for a while, the choice is quite wide today and it is difficult to make a choice.

However, I wanted to get away from the "diving" or "aviation" theme a little.

First of all, concerning the purchase on the Hodinkee website, I am quite satisfied with the experience, only one downside, the packaging for shipping, relatively light, the watch box was really not secured in the cardboard.

Watch features:

Movement: Sellita SW510 M B
Power reserve: 65h
Waterproofness: 50M
Diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 13.4mm
Case: Steel and Titanium
Glass: Sapphire
Bracelet: 20mm
DLC treatment for the bracelet and the steel part of the case

When worn it is relatively light, it fits my small 17.5cm flat wrist well, the bracelet is quite easy to adjust. I still removed 6 links.
The push buttons are a little hard to start and stop the chronograph, but as I am not too used to chronographs, this does not shock me.
The winding of the movement is very smooth.

A quick test for the lume, it is not a diver so do not expect to have a headlight on your wrist. I still find it quite nice, the inscriptions on the tachometer part as well as the needles and the railway, give the impression of having a neon-type lighting which is really not unpleasant.

Now remains to be seen in time, this one will complete my collection for a little while.

In short, it is a pleasure purchase, especially since I have a chrono version of the Group B collection for less than the three-hand version currently in the catalog.

What else?

Very good surprise overall

Hello everyone,

I share with you this opinion on the Nomos Ludwig reference 249, its name, "Duo white enamel".

So yes, we are far from the other models of the brand which have a much greater visibility, like the Orion, the Tangente and the Club for example.

So yes, also I think I can already hear the little internal voices of a large number of people: "What 33... 33mm, but that's small!"

It is not really the standard for a man's wrist, of course, but I share this watch with my partner for whom I bought an XS strap so that she can also have it on her wrist from time to time.

The opening of the dial gives the impression of wearing a vintage going to 35mm in diameter.
For your information, my wrist is rather flat and measures 17.5cm, the lugs of the watch do not protrude, it is very quickly forgotten thanks to its 6.6mm thickness (2.6mm for the movement) and its weight.... 33gr with the bracelet! 

An important point is the width between the lugs, which is 17mm, so either you buy the bracelets from Nomos, or you have a small custom bracelet made for fun. 

The Alpha.2 movement is very beautiful, the watch has a sapphire back that allows you to observe it for a long time (it is a shame to hide it). 
The winding is smooth, the adjustment flexible. 

I chose this watch both for the brand (because I wanted a Nomos for a long time), its finesse, the slightly vintage side and because with only two hands, time is discreet. 

It reminds me a bit of the Blancpain Villeret 2 gold hands with the caliber 21 (my dream...)

In short, for me it's 100% positive. I wear the watch regularly, outside of sports activities, as well in a suit as with jeans and a t-shirt.

Minimalist beauty à la Nomos

Hello everyone

I recently got it back

The unpacking is quick! (Probably the excitement)

I like the simple and pleasant packaging, I don't ask for anything more with a watch. Not to mention the presence of a little personalized note, a very nice touch.

I am very satisfied, really, it is very beautiful.
The dial gives a little depth effect thanks to the hands, the indexes and the moon phase disc.

Perfect diameter for me, as is the finesse. On one of the photos you can see the comparison for the dial opening. Knowing that the Nomos is 33mm, the Longines 34.5mm and therefore the Mu:n 36mm.

The engraving on the back is splendid. The sticker will stay on it for a long time!

The bracelet is flexible and comfortable.

I am very happy to support the project with this small purchase. There is no shortage of quartz watches with a moon phase on the market, with Zeppelin among others, which was also in my sights. But it is not the same thing, here with the Mu:n there is a real philosophy that accompanies the moon phase.

In short, nothing to say on my side, very happy.

I recommend.

Another very important point is the communication with the brand, it is very pleasant to be able to communicate with the managers and they are there, listening to us and taking care to know if everything is going well.

A big thank you to Thibault and his team!

A little gourmet pleasure!

Hello everyone

I am sharing with you today my opinion on this Doxa Army.

I have now had the watch for 3 months and I can say that it is a real treat. I rarely take it off.

Why the Doxa as a diver?

It's simple, I wanted something other than the big brands that you find everywhere.

We are really on something more intimate. I never get tired of its dial.

It does not leave you indifferent when you meet other enthusiasts then

This watch is made to live, it was already on vacation with me recently (at the sea), the case does not mark easily except the back which shows a few micro-scratches more quickly.
A quick rinse with clear water to avoid salt accumulation.

The dimensions are very good: 
- diameter 42.5mm
- Thickness 11.95mm (compared to 13.65mm for the 300T)
- Between lugs 20mm

The bezel insert is in black ceramic.

Very good readability in the dark.

I put the watch through the timegrapher, it's impeccable, between 0/+1 second/day.

It weighs 170gr on the steel bracelet (with a few fewer links).
And 105gr on the BNO big hole vulcanized rubber bracelet

For information, my wrist is rather flat and is 17.5cm.

The only criticism I will make is its steel bracelet. Although very comfortable and the buckle very well designed. It is a little heavy for me.

A diver with character

Hello everyone,

Today I present to you this little Longines Presence yellow PVD steel.

Not the most famous reference from Longines, with a design that will not necessarily be for everyone, because "too classic, even old-fashioned" (Yes, yes, be honest!)
But which has the advantage of being accessible while having interesting characteristics.

Here is some information on this Longines:

Reference: L4.821.2
Dial: White
Size: 34.5mm
Auto movement: L.888.3 (ETA A31L02)
Nivachoc system
Power reserve: 65h!

Sapphire crystal
Thickness: 6/7mm
Between lugs: 18mm (curved lugs)

Not bad, right?

The movement is the same as the Hydroconquest model, except for the power reserve which is announced at 72 hours. The base in both cases is an ETA 2892-A2.

This watch, very classic, is very suitable for both special occasions and days off with jeans.

Even if it has recently been removed from the Longines catalog, it is still possible to find its models with often a nice discount. In addition, the 5-year warranty also applies to these models, the date of purchase being authentic. This is the case for mine, which allows it to live more serenely.

Personally, I don't think I'll keep mine, not because I don't like it (otherwise why did I buy this watch), but simply because it exists in an 18K Gold version and that's something that's missing from my collection.

In short, someone who wants a simple, branded watch, in auto, a good power reserve and to wear at the office, but also near the fireplace with a glass of whisky (in moderation of course), it does the job! 

Plus it's a mixed watch! So we can share it when we're a couple XD!

A little girl who has everything a big girl has

Hello,

Here is my little feedback on this Horloscaphe.

This is the NC001 first quartz version from January 2019.

I was lucky enough to get this watch thanks to a collector on Instagram whom I thank again.

I really like this version because of the black hands and its versatility. Why quartz?

For its ease of use, its Ronda 715 Li movement and its 10-year battery life and its EOL function.

Overall the watch is perfect, it is a toolwatch that deserves to live, the brushing of the case holds up well despite everyday aggregations. Almost all the bracelets fit perfectly on the Horloscaphe.
The packaging is simple and pleasant, I appreciate it, because in terms of storage it does not take up space.

On this 2019 model, the only slightly negative point, in my opinion, is the lume, which I find quite weak. Plus the alignment of the bezel, not 100% in front of the index on mine.

Otherwise, it's a real pleasure to have this watch on the wrist, a brand that deserves to be discovered, I find the prices honest.

A little pleasure

La marque Ollech &amp; Wajs a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 1956 par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs &agrave; Zurich en Suisse. Albert &eacute;tait charg&eacute; de la conception, de l&rsquo;ing&eacute;nierie et de la fabrication des montres, tandis que Joseph s&rsquo;occupait du marketing et de la vente au d&eacute;tail. Avant de cr&eacute;er leur propre montres sous la marque Ollech &amp; Wajs, ils ont commenc&eacute; leur activit&eacute; en 1954 en fabriquant des bracelets en acier pour d&rsquo;autres marques.
La marque est connue pour avoir distribu&eacute; des montres &agrave; des unit&eacute;s de l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e am&eacute;ricaine pendant la guerre du Vietnam et pour avoir gagn&eacute; sa renomm&eacute;e aupr&egrave;s des plongeurs et pilotes du monde entier.
Apr&egrave;s 12 ans de n&eacute;gociation et apr&egrave;s avoir &eacute;t&eacute; son distributeur pour le march&eacute; fran&ccedil;ais, en 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, un passionn&eacute; d&rsquo;horlogerie, rach&egrave;te la marque. La gamme actuelle comprend des mod&egrave;les comme la Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph">Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> et la Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions. Comptez CHF 1,456 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de CHF 2,300 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronographe. Le march&eacute; de l'occasion est &eacute;galement une opportunit&eacute; &agrave; regarder pour acheter une Ollech &amp; Wajs moins ch&egrave;re. Les mod&egrave;les Vintage notamment les Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron et&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, sont tr&egrave;s pris&eacute;es des collectionneurs et ils convient de bien se renseigner sur le vendeur avant de franchir le pas de l'acquisition d'une vintage.
Ollech &amp; Wajs est une marque de montres ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une Ollech &amp; Wajs qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;les avis clients Dialicious sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.
Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_suisses">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Octobre 2024)

The brand Ollech &amp; Wajs was created in 1956 by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs in Zurich, Switzerland. Albert was responsible for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the watches, while Joseph handled marketing and retail sales. Before creating their own watches under the brand Ollech &amp; Wajs, they started their business in 1954 making steel bracelets for other brands.
The brand is known for distributing watches to units of the American army during the Vietnam War and for having earned its reputation among divers and pilots around the world.
After 12 years of negotiations and after having been its distributor for the French market, in 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, a watchmaking enthusiast, bought the brand. The current range includes models like the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> and the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Ollech &amp; Wajs watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Ollech &amp; Wajs watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay CHF 1,456 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI and close to CHF 2,300 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronograph. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Ollech &amp; Wajs. Vintage models including the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, are very popular with collectors and they should find out about the seller before taking the step of purchasing a vintage one.
Ollech &amp; Wajs is an independent watch brand and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an Ollech &amp; Wajs that best suits you, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.
Consult the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a> of which Ollech &amp; Wajs is part.
(Updated October 2024)

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